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Coast Guard cutter to change command at Guantanamo MC2 Leona Mynes Gazette Editor
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Coast Guard Cutter will change command aboard Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 12. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Gallatin (WHEC 721)’s commanding officer, Coast Guard Capt. John T. Davis, will be relieved by Coast Guard Capt. Caleb Corson during the ceremony. Coast Guard vessels complete extensive operations in the Caribbean Sea, including migrant operations and counternarcoterrorism. Coast Guard ships visit Guantanamo Bay and take on fuel and stores and provide Coast Guardsmen with a liberty port. Gallatin is homeported in USCGC Gallatin. Robert Livingston. ca. 2007. Charlston, S.C.
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When approached by an emergency vehicle using flashing lights and/or sirens, all other motor vehicles in the area, regardless of direction of travel, shall pull to the right side of the roadway as soon as safely possible, & shall remain there until the emergency vehicle has passed.
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Instruction 11200.1B, Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations
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COMMANDING OFFICER EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMAND MASTER CHIEF
G uantanamo B ay G azette CAPT. KIRK HIBBERT CMDR. WILLIAM RABCHENIA CMDCM (SW/AW/EXW) J.D. MCKINNEY, III
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER GAZETTE EDITOR
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TERENCE PECK MCC(SW) BILL MESTA MC2 LEONA MYNES
The Guantanamo Bay Gazette is an authorized publication for members of the military services and their families stationed at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Navy, and do not imply endorsement thereof. The editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The Guantanamo Bay Gazette is printed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Document Services with a circulation of 1,000.
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Dependent son to attend NASA Space Camp MC2 Leona Mynes Gazette Editor
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he dependent son of a Guantanamo Bay Sailor will fly from the base to Huntsville, Ala., for an out-of-this-world opportunity July 8. Navy Diver 1st Class Brent Roberts’ son, Tristan, an 11-year-old with aspirations to attend the U.S. Naval Academy, won the Bernard Curtis Brown II Memorial National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Camp Scholarship, saving the Roberts family approximately $899 in tuition fees. “Tristan loves science and anything adventurous,” said Roberts. “He ran outside and screamed at the top of his lungs in excitement when he got the call.” Roberts said he and his wife expect Tristan to grow from this experience. “A lot of their alumni have come away with a new respect and love for math and science and I am hoping the same for Tristan,” said Roberts. “I want him to know that anybody can be a part of history and making America better if they are innovative,
adventurous and willing to work hard.” During Space Camp, Tristan will have the opportunity to experience weightlessness, use a one-sixth gravity chair simulator, build and launch a rocket, live and work in Space Camp’s international space station simulator, tumble and spin in a multi-axis trainer, and experience a world without friction in a manned maneuvering unit, according to Space Camp’s website, www. spacecamp.com. The Military Child Education Coalition created the space camp scholarship to remember Bernard Curtis Brown II, son of a Navy chief petty officer, who died in the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. Fifteen U.S. military children throughout the world, from sixth grade to ninth grade, are chosen each year to attend NASA’s space camp free of charge through the Military Child Education Coalition. More than 500,000 children have attended NASA’s Space Camp. For more information about opportunities for military dependent children, visit www. militarychild.org.
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CHAPLAIN’S COLUMN
A simple ‘thank you’ Lt. Douglas Holmes
NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, deputy command chaplain
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his morning, I was sitting in my living room contemplating the day. I came to realize that everything I was thinking about was a result of all that has transpired in this country during the past 235 years. I was brought to the realization of how fortunate we are. Being United States citizens, we have so much to be thankful for, even while on isolated duty stations like Guantanamo Bay.
Consider all that you have received and say a short prayer of thanks to God for giving our nation the Americans that have gone before and made your way of life possible. It can be simply, “Thank you God for this day...” “Thank you for giving me the air to breathe, the sun to shine, the water to swim, the work to keep me busy and pay the bills....” “Thank you for my family, my friends, the colleagues and fellow workers that help keep me going....” “Thank you for all the stuff I have, from the car I drive, to the computer that allows me to keep in touch with family and friends, to the entertainment I enjoy...” “Thank you for the United States of America, a nation that gives me freedom and liberty to practice my faith freely...” Amen.
Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; come before his presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.
Psalm 100:1-5
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‘Carbon Leaf’ performs at the Tiki Bar on July 4.
America turns 235
Guantanamo reflects on U.S. independence during eventful weekend
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he Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson over a 17-day period in 1776, explained the convictions of men whose goal was to set a precedent of a life hand-in-hand with liberty. These “self-evident truths” comprised philosophies and mindsets of the soon-to-be Americans in the nation’s original 13 colonies. Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence appealed to the colonists’ free will. Jefferson and 55 other colonists then adorned the document with their signatures and dated it July 4, 1776. July 4 is a day which has evolved from 56 hopeful signatures on parchment paper to a day in which more than 300 million Americans celebrate the freedoms the colonists fought for. Now, Americans gather, eat, and watch fireworks; a tangible, powerful symbol of a victory won 235 years ago. In Guantanamo Bay, servicemembers, civilians, contractors and their families gathered at base beaches, atop its hills, and at the Tiki Bar to celebrate the contributions Jefferson and other colonists made to empower the freedom and opportunity for which the United States is known. Morale, Welfare and Recreation held sports tournaments, provided outdoor
recreation activities and a $5 dinner at the live music and a $20,000 fireworks show. The 20-minute fireworks show was preceded by the performances of alternative rock bands Carbon Leaf and Airiel Down. Two days before, a band called Something Distant also performed. “We want to thank all of you for having us out here,” said Jeff Congo, lead singer of Something Distant. “We are honored to be here on the Fourth of July.”
Congo said visiting Guantanamo Bay is an experience he will remember for the rest of his life. “This opportunity was pretty amazing for us,” he explained. “We came down last year for the Fourth of July weekend and to do it again … it’s an opportunity that I’ll personally tell my grandkids about.” “[These events are] just a way we can show our support for [service members] and let them have a nice, relaxing holiday,” said Alana Morrison, MWR’s sports coordinator. ‘Airiel Down’ performs at the Tiki Bar on July 4.
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Family housing contributes to ‘green’ future MCSN Joe Koerber
toward increasing the efficiency of its energy production. In addition to these steps, there are several projects planned that will save energy, such as replacing halogen lights with light-emitting diode lights and powering its new gym facilities with a solar array. Along with these operational changes, a culture of conservation must be created among Guantanamo’s residents, said Capt. Kirk R. Hibbert, NS Guantanamo Bay commanding officer and chairman for the Navy Region Southeast Team II Energy Council. “You cannot start saving electricity and water until you know what you have been spending,” said Hibbert. “With every kilowatt hour we consume here on the base, there is an associated fuel and transportation cost.” Rising fuel prices resulted in a higher cost for supporting residents and operations on Guantanamo Bay — approximately $4 million more per year, according to Hibbert, whose priority is curbing that number by making base residents more aware of their consumption. “Help us move toward a mindset and a culture of conservation as we start to move toward these national goals,” said Hibbert.
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amily housing at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, began sending utility consumption data reports to service members, contractors and civilians residing in Guantanamo’s 18 neighborhoods starting June 13. The reports were disseminated in an effort to help Guantanamo Bay become more energy efficient by showing residents the amount of energy they consume at home. The utility consumption data reports are mock electricity and water bills that highlight the cost of a unit’s electricity at Guantanamo, which is four times more expensive than in the U.S. “In the states, electricity costs about 10 cents per kilowatt hour,” said Rudy Sammons, NS Guantanamo Bay’s family housing director. “Here in Guantanamo Bay, energy costs 42 cents per kilowatt hour. It is substantially higher here.” The utility consumption data reports will help base officials set a baseline for residents’ household energy consumption, cumulatively costing the base more than $9 million per month, said Sammons. “[The report] also gives you a breakdown of the most energy consumers in your home and, of course, air conditioning is about 40 percent,” said Sammons. “You can focus on a lot of things, but if you can just turn back that thermostat just a couple degrees. I think you’ll Air conditioning see most of your savings there.” Because Guantanamo Bay does not use local resources from its host country, any energy resources needed Miscellaneous to support base residents must be shipped by barge from the U.S. According to Navy Region Hot water Southeast’s 2011-2013 Energy Strategy, approximately 91 percent of fuel used in the southeast region Large appliances is used at Guantanamo Bay. NS Guantanamo Bay’s Public Works Department has taken steps
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Set the thermostat to 76o while you’re home and 85o while you’re out.
This includes lighting, the television, computers, microwaves and other items in your home that you plug into the wall. Make sure these items are off when they are not being actively used.
Make sure your hot water heater is set to no hotter than 120o.
This includes your refridgerator, oven and dryer. Make sure you close your refridgerator door and dry full loads of laundry instead of one item at a time. For the oven, make sure you set the timer and it goes off once cooking is complete. Leaving a hot oven on is unsafe and wasters energy.
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VEHICLES ’86 Dodge 600, No A/C or radio, runs good. Call Aaron (AT1 Bacot) at 78312 or 3581. ‘97 Dark Purple Ford Aspire for $1,800 (Negotiable). It has new tires, working AC and CD player. It’s overall in good condition with only 2,000 miles on it. Call Mischa at 70044. ‘97 Ford F150. Extended cab, fully powered. Please call 4514. ‘85 Dodge RAM Charger, Black & White cammo pattern (color) for $1,200 OBO. Call 79726 or 3479, or e-mail melwinrodriguez@ yahoo.com. ‘08 Trek 1000 SL road bike. Shimano Ultegra components 2 x 9 speed. Aluminum frame carbon fiber fork. In great shape. $500. Call 79473 before 8 p.m.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS Loveseat in very good condition-$125. Barely used. Khaki/beige woven fabric with palm tree decor. Call 77178. Couch set. $50. Call Chris at 79406 or 84125. Metal outdoor shelf. $10. Call 78854. Two 2’ outdoor side tables. $10 ea. or $15 for both. Call 78854. Coffee table, solid wood. Medium size rectngle $20. Call 75749. Arm chair, excl. Cond. $10. Call 75749.
Mini Ipod Sport Sleeve case for $20 (still in manufactured case, never opened.) Call Mischa at 70044. Fly Pentop Computer with charger and Spanish-English translator for $100. Call Mischa at 70044. Dell Monitor $50. Call Mischa at 70044. Sims 2 & 3 PC Games $10 each. Call Mischa at 70044. Sony KDL-40-400 40” LCD TV. Less than two months old. $495 OBO. Call Ted at 78205 After 4 p.m. SCSI Modem and Belkin N150 Router. $105 for both. Available July 20. Call 79700. SCSI modem with Linksys router. Includes ethernet, power and phone cables. Only $65. Kindle 2 with case and charger, less than a year old. Only $100. FMI, contact Kristen or Phillip at 75834. USB PC joystick for use with flight simulator. Call 72442 after 7 p.m. Nikon Cool Dix L-24 14 mega pix burgundy in color still in box. $85 with carrying case. E-mail delafuente.margarito@jtfgtmo. southcom.mil. HP Touch Smart PC 300 Desktop touch screen. 4GB DDR3 system memory and 750GB hard drive w/ webcam. $600. Email delafuente.margarito@jtfgtmo.southcom.mil. Portable boom-box w/remote. Radio-cassette-c.d. runs on elec or batteries. $25. Call 75749. DVD player. $30. Call 75749.
YARD SALES
3-drawer “stack” plastic storage bins. Same height as a nightable. $15. Call 75749.
Satuday, July 9. Marina Point N315. 7 a.m. to noon.
Baby furniture: Armoire, crib, changing table and glider. $180. Call Alicia at 77204.
Saturday, July 9. Villamar 13A. 10 a.m. No early birds.
Computer desk with 3 drawers, two-tier top (bought at NEX furniture store). $65 OBO. Call 78854.
PETS One-year-old tabby cat. PCSing in August and can’t take her with. She is great with children. Call 78854.
OUTDOOR REC Schwinn Mountain bicycle 10 speed. Like new. $150. Call Emil at 75885. UK Underwater Kinetics Flash Lights: C8 Xenon, Mini Q40 Xenon, and Remora BC Dive Knife. Used for 20 min. night dive. $80 OBO. Call 77641. Bomber Z1 mountain bike. Marzocchi front forks, Fox Vanilla rear shock, Kenda tires, disc brakes. Not a NEX bike. $550. Call Jamie at 9820 or 79532 or email tommy38cal@gmail.com. Snorkel fins & mask. $40. Call 75749.
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MISCELLANEOUS Women’s Apparel sizes S, M, L: T-Shirts $5 each, Blouses $7 each, Sweaters $10, Designer Scarfs $3. Shoes sizes 7-9: Flats $5 each, Designer Heels $20 each, Nike Purple & Silver High Tops $30, Designer Belts $5 each. Call Mischa at 70044. Two sets of auto hid headlight bulb kits. 10k, both 9007 bulb series new in box, never used. $50 each. Call Steve at 77795 ore-mail cubasteve2012@yahoo.com Two baseball gloves “Rawlings”. One brown, one black. $25 each. Call 75749. NBA official basketball and Mikasa volleyball. Like new. $10 each. Call 75749.
TEXTBOOKS Fundamentals of Statistics / 3rd ed. / Michael Sullivan III / $40. Call 77113. Strategic Management & Business Policy / 12th ed. / Wheelen & Hunger / $50. Call 77113.
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JTF’S SAFE RIDE HOME. To prevent drinking and driving, those out drinking can take a safe ride home. Call 84913 or 84781.
JIDC SOUVENIR SALE Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the NEX Atrium. (Earrings, necklaces, key chains, coffee cups, t-shirts). ANGER MANAGEMENT COURSE Held July 12 at the Fleet and Family Support Center from 9 to 11 a.m. Don’t let your anger manage you. Learn ways to stay in control. Call 4141/4153 for more information. NEW-TO-GTMO SPOUSE ORIENTATION Learn about base resources, tour the base and meet other newly-arrived spouses. The class is July 19 at the Fleet and Family Support Center from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call 4141/4153 to sign up. MCSFCO MOONLIGHT RUN Marine Corps Security Force Company Guantanamo Bay is fundraising for the 236th Marine Corps Birthday Ball. On July 23, check in by 6 p.m. at Marine Hill and depart at 6:30 p.m. The run begins at the Northeast Gate and ends at Kittery Beach. Sign up at the Marine Hill White House beginning July 8, Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. First 10 to sign up will receive a free t-shirt. LEEWARD BIKE RIDE Marine Corps Security Force Company is fundraising for the 236th Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Ride the Leeward fenceline from MOP 20 to Leeward Ferry Landing on July 30. Transportation to and from Leeward will be provided. $25 to sign up. First 15 to sign up will receive a free t-shirt. Begin signing up July 8th. DERMATOLOGIST ON-ISLAND A dermatologist will be on-island July 1223 at Naval Hospital Guantanamo. Call the Primary Care Clinic at 72110 to receive a referral. OUTDOOR RECREATION JULY EVENTS • July 10 at 9 a.m. – Kayaking. Free. Register by July 9. • July 13 at 5:30 p.m. – Hiking the Ridgeline. Free. Sign up by July 12. • July 20 at 5 p.m. – Fishing Techniques pt. II: Bottom Fishing at the Marina. • Half price boat rentals every Wednesday in July • Free Kayak rentals for Active Duty every Tuesday • Please sign up at least 24 hours in advance • For more information or to register, call 2345. RESUME/EMPLOYMENT APP. CLASS Learn how to upgrade your resume and interpret employment applications. This is not Federal resume information. Class is from 9 to 11 a.m. on June 30 at the Fleet and Family Support Center. Call 4141 to register. COLUMBIA COLLEGE’S REGISTRATION The early fall session is Aug. 15 through Oct. 8. Registration begins July 4. In-seat class offerings are Beginning Algebra, College Algebra, Spanish I, and Introduction to Human Services. Hundreds of online courses are also available. Call 75555 or e-mail guantanamo@ccis.edu for details.
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*Open continuously until filled. To apply for a job, call the Human Resources office at 4441 or stop by Bulkeley Hall, room 211.
MWR
NGIS INSTALLATION TRAINING MANAGER ($31.3K-$48K/YR) US HIRES
NGIS LEAD FRONT DESK RESERVATION AGENT ($26K-$35K/YR) US HIRES
NGIS FRONT DESK RESERVATION AGENT ($25K-$31K/YR) US HIRES NGIS NIGHT AUDITOR/FRONT DESK AGENT ($25K-$31K/YR) US HIRES COOK (US: $10.94/hr; FN: $6.61/hr + $0.36ba) BARTENDER (US: $9.47/hr; FN: $5.45/ hr + $0.34ba) RECREATION AIDE (LIBERTY) FLEX (US: $7.25/hr; FN: $5.86/hr + $0.52ba BOWLING MANAGER ($31K-$49K/YR) US HIRES PUBLIC AFFAIRS TECHNICIAN ($25K$31K/YR) DOE/DOQ MAINTENANCE WORKER (3 TEMP. POSITIONS, 1 PERM. POSITION) To apply for a job, call the MWR Human Resources Office at 4889 or stop by Bldg. 760.
FULL & PART TIME PASSENGER SERVICE AGENTS at the Air Terminal (Leeward Air Terminal and the Windward Annex.) Flexible schedule, excellent salary and a fast-paced, pleasant working environment. Send resume to Kim.veditz.ctr@usnbgtmo.navy.mil or call 6364. FULL & PART TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES at Navy Federal. Visit NavyFederal.org to apply. Call Michelle at 74333 for more information.
Prevent Sexual Assault ASK! ...if friends need help
ACT! ...when they do
INTERVENE! ...when you see trouble For more information on sexual assault prevention and response, contact the Fleet and Family Support Center at 4141/4153.
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